National Project Coordinator
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
The International Labour Organization
Category: NGO
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following activities at national level:
• Lead and coordinate timely implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of BRMM and FMPT project activities in Uganda based on the project work plan including provision of technical and administrative support to the project team in line with the ILO policy, rules and regulations.
• Closely follow up on implementation project activities, identify problems, propose solutions and follow up action in close collaboration with the project team, specialists, IGAD secretariat and focal persons in relevant ministries, agencies, constituents and other organizations to expedite implementation of activities.
• Provide technical support, advice and guidance to government offices and social partners on labour migration, free movement and transhumance in close collaboration with the chief technical advisor, technical officer and relevant specialists.
• Plan, organize and facilitate national training programmes, workshops, consultative meetings, seminars and awareness raising sessions to build knowledge and capacity of stakeholders on labour migration, free movement of persons and transhumance based on the project work plan.
• Ensure the delivery of quality inputs on the designing and finalization of technical documents such as concept notes, terms of references, assessment reports, training materials, guidelines and tools developed by the project. Coordinate and facilitate the work of external collaborators, service providers and partner institutions.
• Work with the project team in developing monitoring, evaluation, learning and knowledge management system to track implementation status of project activities and enhance documentation, dissemination and use of knowledge products developed by the projects in the country.
• Support and facilitate ratification and domestication of the IGAD Protocols on Free Movement of Persons and the protocol on transhumance in Uganda in close collaboration with the CTA, Technical Officer, technical specialists and IGAD secretariat staff.
• Seek opportunities to build and enhance partnerships with a range of stakeholders in Uganda. Participate in meetings, inter agency flora to enhance partnership, facilitate collaboration and coordination between the different actors at national level. Maintain close cooperation and coordination with government, employers’ and workers’ organizations in the planning and implementation of activities under the project.
• Keep abreast of changes in policies, priorities and practices and their implication on the implementation of project activities at national and regional level. Ensure regular and timely flow of information on the status of the implementation project activities, monitoring of risk and mitigation strategies
• Prepare periodic technical progress reports, project briefing notes and other ad hoc reports on the implementation of project activities in line with the logical framework and M&E plan of the projects and requirements of the ILO and the donor.
• Ensure high-level communications to increase project’s visibility at the national levels. This includes liaising and closely working with the ILO and IGAD communication team and other key stakeholders.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the CTAs and/or Director.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• First level university degree in development studies, economics, or related social science field, and strong knowledge on development issues particularly in Uganda.
• Experience
• At least three years of experience in labour migration and mobility governance.
• Familiar with labour migration free movement of persons, transhumance, mobility and migration dynamics in the region.
• Experience working with officials of ministries of labour, foreign affairs, livestock, social partners and migration institutions and associations.
• Experience in project management, supervision, administration and implementation of grant/cooperative agreement requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports to the project donor).
• Solid field experience in designing and implementing project activities preferably in the fields of labour migration, free movement of persons and transhumance and pastoralism.
• Experience in providing first-line technical advice in the area of migration and mobility governance including labour migration, free movement of persons and transhumance.
• Experience in guiding and coordinating the work of external collaborators, service providers and implementing partners.
• Experience in preparing and guiding the development of reports and publications of a high quality which lead to an action plan and programme development.
• Experience managing or implementing ILO DC projects would be an advantage.
• Previous experience with the UN agencies and NGOs is an added advantage.
• Technical requirements
• Good knowledge of labour migration, Free Movement of Persons, Transhumance as well as economic developments, employment, and social policies. Knowledge of the policy making process.
• Languages
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Competencies
• Good knowledge about social and economic development, including labour and employment trends, migration and mobility dynamics in the country
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain systems within project operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical co-operation projects of international organizations.
• Ability to understand and effectively work with Government, workers’ and employers’ organizations, non-government organizations and UN agencies.
• Ability to conduct action-oriented research and write analytical technical report in English.
• Ability to conduct policy discussion and high-level political processes.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to successfully advocate for and mobilize action to promote freedom of association and right to collective bargaining principles.
• Clear commitment to mainstream gender into project activities.
• Ability to lead and work in a team and good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to train and guide personnel.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in diversified environments.
• Proficient in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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